There’s a lot of negative information out there right now, so I’ve been intentional about what I’m focusing on. I’m not  sticking my head in the sand and pretending that everything is perfect, I’m just being diligent about what I’m allowing yourself to focus on.

For example, I’m getting my news “on -demand” by reading and paying attention to the things that are meaningful to me rather than listening or watching the stream of bad news on television. I’m also focusing on what areas of the market are doing well and growing and looking for stories that are focused on that as well.

The other thing I’ve noticed is that when I’m with a group of people and the conversation gets “stuck” on negative topics I try to change the conversation or opt out. It’s important to me to be mindful of where my focus and energy go now more than ever. The current economic situation isn’t going to change overnight, so it’s best to focus on the solutions rather than the problems. There are always people who prosper in a down economy, why shouldn’t you be one of those people?

It’s been a while since I wrote a post. I recently came down with the flu and then it turned into acute bronchitis and it left me pretty incapacitated for a two week period. I’m one of those people who never gets sick, so this was really frustrating for me. I realized I didn’t know how to just be sick and stop everything, I think that’s why it lasted so long.

I tried to continue working with my laptop in bed with me.  That’s not resting and my body reacted to that. I learned a lesson that I won’t soon forget, and that is to listen to my body and what it needs. I have been working nonstop this year finishing the book, working with clients, traveling, etc. and I just flat wore myself out. I think a lot of people do this, I know I’m not alone!

It goes back to feeling guilty about not working and taking time off. It really is absurd, if I had taken the time I needed at the beginning of my illness the time would have probably been cut in half. Our bodies cannot take a sustained stress levels without a break. When we don’t pay attention, we get a forced break….